A KHORASSAN COPPER-INLAID BRONZE BUCKET, NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY

A KHORASSAN COPPER-INLAID BRONZE BUCKET
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of deep rounded form on spreading foot rising to a triangular section rim with two raised lugs linking the arched handle, the body finely engraved with a central band of linked roundels containing the zodiac flanked by scrolling fronds on a ring-pounced ground, a band above of spiralling vine around a copper-inlaid benedictory inscription, fine engraved band of kufic inscriptions below, two cartouches with further inscriptions divided by crescent roundels on the lip, areas of darker patination, generally good condition
7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) diam.

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